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CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist and author on a mission to help adult family members have better relationships. Each week, Whitney has conversations with influential guests and real people to help listeners find new ways of looking at old family problems.Calling Home is available every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episodes
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My In-Laws Say They'll Help But They Never Do
In this Q&A episode, I’m addressing why some mothers copy their daughters' appearance and behavior and what to do when in-laws constantly offer help but never…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
How to Take Care of Estranged and Distant Parents as They Age
What do you do when the person who needs care is someone who caused you significant harm? In this solo episode, I’m addressing what is probably one of the most…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: A Family Secret Revealed & Boundaries with Mom
In this Q&A episode, I’m discussing the discovery of sexual abuse in the family and providing practical advice for someone struggling with boundary violations…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
How to Talk to Your Parents About Money with Etinosa Agbonlahor
Whitney speaks with Etinosa Agbonlahor about navigating difficult financial conversations with parents. They discuss strategies for approaching retirement…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Is There a Link Between Therapy Culture and Childlessness?
In this solo episode, Whitney critiques a New York Times opinion piece claiming therapy culture is linked to declining birth rates. Drawing from her work with…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
The Necessary Conversation: How To Talk To Family With Different Political Beliefs
This week, I sat down with siblings Haley and Chad from the Necessary Conversation Podcast. Each week, they sit down with their parents to talk about politics…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: I Told My Sister The Truth About Our Abusive Parents
Hi! I'm answering two caller questions today. Caller 1 was abused by her father, and now he's getting remarried to someone with young children. Caller 2 told…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Is This Why Young People Are Cutting Off Their Parents?
In this episode, I discuss one reason young people end relationships with their parents: their desire for differentiation. You will learn why differentiation…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: Our Abusive Dad Died. My Sister Only Has Positive Memories.
I'm back with two caller questions this week. Caller 1 has been waiting for her siblings to see her perspective, but now that they have, she's having some…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Grieving The Childhood You Never Had: How To Let Go And Grow Up
You were the responsible one. The quiet one. The one who didn’t need much. And now, as an adult, you feel stuck—like you never got the chance to just be a kid…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: Should My Homophobic Parents Be Grandparents?
Imagine your parents disapprove of your partner, and they're outwardly hateful about the life you've chosen to live. You had to end your relationship with them…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Grieving a Parent Who Wasn’t Really There: How to Mourn the Relationship You Never Got
Episode #116 of the Calling Home Podcast with Whitney Goodman, LMFT In this solo episode, Whitney Goodman explores the complex grief that comes with mourning a…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: I Answer Your Mother's Day Questions
Mother's Day is this weekend, and I know that is hard for many of you. In this episode, I discuss who should be "celebrated" on Mother's Day and answer several…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Trauma From A Survivor's POV with Nate Postlethwait
This is an episode that every trauma survivor—and the people who love them—should listen to. Nate is an amazing speaker who discusses childhood trauma from a…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My Twin Brother Must Hate Me (UPDATED!)
Wow, so sorry for that mixup. My advice for Caller 1 has completely changed after I heard the entire voicemail, not just half of it. If you've already…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
The Power of Apologizing: How to Repair When You React
This episode is about repair, not perfection. You will learn: Why we react in ways we don't want to Why self-compassion is crucial for repair How to repair…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: "I'm Just A Rest Stop."
Hi! We have two caller questions this week + my three little epiphanies: Some families are “role” families and some families are “relationship families.”…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
The Power of Parting With Eamon Dolan
This episode is for anyone who is navigating estrangement. I sat down with Eamon Dolan, the author of the new book, The Power of Parting. We discuss: The…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My Sibling Keeps Sharing Info With My Estranged Parent
Today, we have two caller questions. I also talk about my three little epiphanies for the week: The most ineffective way to resume contact with someone after…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Parenting Without a Map: Raising Kids Without Role Models
I recorded this solo episode of @thecallinghomepodcast for anyone who is parenting without role models or someone who is fearful of having children because…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A:Does My Dad Have Autism Or Is He A Narcissist?
Today, we have a Q&A episode. I answer two caller questions: 1. Caller 1 wants to know if her dad has autism or narcissistic traits. I break down the…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
How To Grieve: Young Grievers, Ambiguous Loss, and Support After The Door Dash Gift Card Phase with Carla Fernandez.
Hey everyone, and welcome back! I am so excited to have Carla Fernandez on the podcast today. She's a grief guide, community builder, the author of Renegade…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My MIL Is Passive Aggressive And No One Else Notices
Hi! We're back with two caller questions this week. Caller one is a passive-aggressive MIL and caller 2 is concerned about having her family at her wedding. I…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Will You Regret Having Children? with Amanda White
With that Chappell Roan clip on Call Her Daddy going viral, this episode couldn't be more timely. I sat down with Amanda White, the author of Fence Sitter and…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: I'm Estranged From My Parents and My Sister Has Cancer
This week, I'm sharing my three little epiphanies: The show Long Bright River is a great representation of what it's like to love a family member in active…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
You Don't Stop Estrangement Just By Saying It's Bad: How To Actually Prevent Family Estrangement
Ok, I go on a little rant in this one because I am so tired of people trying to remain totally neutral about family estrangement. Obviously estrangement is…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My MIL Crosses Every Boundary
Hi! Today I am sharing my three little epiphanies for the week about love is blind, estranged family members having mental health issues, and why some people…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Can Adults Abandon Their Parents?
Over 22,000 of you answered my poll questions about abandonment and estrangement. In this episode, I review your responses and discuss what "abandonment" means…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: The Pain of Parental Rejection. Why Can They Show Up for Others and Not Me?
I'm answering a caller's question today. This caller has a very distant relationship with her father, and she's trying to figure out what to do. He's super…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
I Can't Fix This with Kirstina Kuzmič
I read the book I Can Fix This by Kristina Kuzmič and immediately knew I needed to get her on the show. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to have a…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My Dad Kicked Me Out At 16, Now He Wants To Have Lunch
Hi! In this Q&A episode, I am talking about my three little epiphanies this week: why it's good to be a little bit delusional, a new podcast from NPR about…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
All Women Lie, All Men Cheat?: Gender and The Family
Over 2,000 people responded to my Instagram polls about gender and family. Thank you again for participating! In this episode, I review the results of those…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
No One Wants To Be The One From A Dysfunctional Family
In this episode of the Calling Home Podcast, Whitney shares insights from the Family Cyclebreakers Club group this month: the grief of not having a supportive…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Parentification: There Are No Mini Adults
In this episode, we explore how children are drawn into adult roles—whether through emotional or logistical parentification. We examine the family conditions…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: I Don't Want To Invite My Family To My Wedding
Whitney discusses her three little epiphanies for the week: therapy lingo continues to be a force for good on reality TV parents are cutting off their adult…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Love Is Blind and Attachment Styles
In this episode, Whitney Goodman explores the four attachment styles and their impact on romantic relationships. She discusses the four main attachment styles…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My Parents Have A Horrible Marriage, What Do I Do?
In this epsiode, Whitney answers two caller questions and gives her three little epiphanies for the week: Sutton's mom on RHOBH A new phrase she's using to…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: Grandpa is Dating Someone New
In this episode, Whitney shares her 3 Little Epiphanies for the week: Mary Cosby from RHOSLC did an amazing job How RHONY is an example of "therapy speak"…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Part 1: Nuance Needed About Adult Child and Parent Estrangement
This is a two-part series with the hosts of Nuance Needed. In part 1, Whitney, Amanda, and Sam discuss the complexities of parental estrangement, the…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My Parent Is Distant. Should I Cut Them Off?
In this Q&A episode, Whitney speaks to 2 callers. Caller 1 has a distant parent who doesn't invest much in their relationship. Should she cut them off, or is…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Do You Have An Uncle Marvin? With Marc Brackett
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman and Marc explore the significance of emotions in personal development and relationships. They discuss the lack of…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: Ask Me Anything About Emotional Immaturity
In this episode of the Calling Home podcast, Whitney answers your questions about emotional immaturity, providing insights into the dynamics of family…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Can My Parent Become More Emotionally Mature?
In this episode, Whitney Goodman explores the complexities of emotional maturity, particularly in the context of adult children dealing with emotionally…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: His Parents Are Totally Different In Public
In this episode, Whitney addresses two caller questions. The first caller discusses her awakening to the dysfunction within her family and how uncomfortable…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
How To Deal With Emotionally Immature People
In this episode, Whitney Goodman discusses emotional immaturity, its traits, and how to effectively deal with emotionally immature individuals. She emphasizes…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: God Told His Parents Not To Speak To Us
In this episode of the Calling Home Podcast, Whitney Goodman discusses emotional maturity and the complexities of family relationships, particularly when…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
How To Be More Emotionally Mature
In this episode of the Calling Home Podcast, Whitney Goodman shares concrete steps you can take to become more emotionally mature. She explores various aspects…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My Estranged Parent Keeps Buying My Kids Gifts. What Do I Do?
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman speaks to two callers and answers their questions. Question 1 addresses the complexities of navigating difficult family…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
No Thanks, Santa: How to Handle Unwanted Gifts and Set Boundaries
In this episode, Whitney Goodman explores the complexities of gift-giving and receiving during the holiday season. She discusses the emotional weight of gifts…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: Estrangement During The Holidays and Accepting Your Parents
In this episode, Whitney Goodman addresses the complexities of family estrangement during the holiday season. She discusses the emotional challenges faced by…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Reparenting Yourself While Parenting Your Children
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- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Listen To This Before Thanksgiving
Have you ever found yourself dreading the holidays because of family dynamics? In this episode, Whitney discusses dysfunctional family relationships during the…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My Parents Are Politicians
In this episode, Whitney answers two caller questions. Caller 1 is dealing with cultural pressures to care for her gaining parents. Caller 2 has parents who…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
How To Balance The Needs Of Your In-Laws, Your Parents, and Your Own Family
Balancing the needs of in-laws, parents, and your new family can be challenging, especially when merging families with different backgrounds and expectations…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: My Mom Didn't Protect Me From My Dad
In this episode, Whitney speaks with two callers. She explores the complexities of parent-child relationships, emotional neglect, parentification, and the…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
My Family and I Don't Agree Politically, Should I Cut Them Off?
In the wake of this election, many Americans wonder: Can I continue to have a relationship with family members who disagree with me politically? In this…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: You Don't Have An In-Law Problem, You Have A Partner Problem
In this episode, Whitney answers two caller questions. One is about enmeshed in-laws and the other is an adult who is trying to re-parent themselves. She…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Toxic Mother-In-Law Or Brainwashing Daughter In-Law? with Janelle Marie
I invited Janelle (@heyjanellemarie) from TikTok to the podcast this week. I have watched every single one of her toxic mother-in-law videos, and I've been…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Q&A: I'm Not Inviting My Dad To My Wedding
In this episode, Whitney Goodman reflects on the first anniversary of the Calling Home podcast and community. She emphasizes the importance of community and…
- CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
My Parents Hit Me And I Turned Out Fine with Gabriel Hannan
In this conversation, Whitney Goodman interviews Gabriel, also known as The Indomitable Black Man, about his journey to becoming a content creator who promotes…